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National’s ‘more measured’ approach on climate change law
What does National have to say on climate change? PAUL McBETH looks at its policy on carbon emissions and their effect on climate. The National Party has long been an advocate of an Emissions Trading...
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How new height rules will affect harbour views
BLOCKED VIEWS: Here's what could happen under new view rules on Wellington waterfront. WATERFRONT Watch – a small group dedicated to preserving Wellington’s public spaces – has 30 days to lodge an...
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Dead harbour: North Island’s biggest estuary ‘very sick indeed’
AS a young boy, Taku Parai would often be sent to pick up his family’s tea. He’d cross the short distance from his home on the Takapuwahia Pa to the shores of Porirua Harbour and cast his net wide....
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Capital’s quaint corners kept for posterity
THE TEST OF TIME: Aro Valley shops named in heritage area. THE ARO VALLEY shops have stood the test of time and may be protected for many years to come. A change to Wellington City Council’s district...
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Support high for proposed cable park at Porirua
LOOKING AHEAD: A photo illustration of what the park would look like. WATER skiers and wake boarders hope to enjoy Porirua’s proposed cable park this coming summer. The park will enable up to seven...
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MPs lose chance to save lives of young drinkers
A LEADING health academic has criticised Parliament for voting to keep the drinking age at 18. Tonight’s vote was a real opportunity missed to reduce alcohol-related harm in New Zealand, says...
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